Practice Lead, Application Security - Southeast region (Remote in TN, MS, AL, GA, SC, or FL)
GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.
About:This is a hands on position supporting Application Security services in our Southeast region. This position will lead a team of 8 people initially including a Team Lead, Engineers, and Analysts providing AppSec services to our customers. We are looking for a candidate living in our Southeast region (TN, MS, AL, GA, SC, or FL) open to 10-20% travel in the region for customer events, security conferences, annual CKO, regional team meetings etc.
Roles and Responsibilities:• Leading a team of people including one Team Lead, Engineers, and Analysts providing AppSec services to our customers• Act as a mentor to team members• Perform pre-sales and support customer presentations• Run client SAST/DAST/SCA tools, review outputs and provide recommendations • Implement integrations for tools into pipelines, ticketing systems, etc.• Perform code reviews • Perform manual based assessments or application-focused pen testing • Occasional travel for vendor and customer events in our Southeast region
Requirements:• At least 5 years experience working in Application Security • Prior experience leading an Application Security team preferred• Deep knowledge of manual testing tools such as Burp Suite Pro • Knowledge of and experience with SAST/DAST/SCA Application Security tools such as: Burp Suite, Netsparker, Veracode, Checkmarx, WhiteSource, etc. • Experience with the integration of tools into development pipelines • Understanding of a broad range of Application Security issues as well as their mitigation strategies • Understanding of Application Security related vulnerabilities • Experience with reviewing source code written in JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, PHP, or C# a plus • Written communication skills for written interactions with clients • Strong communication skills that include the ability to clearly articulate thoughts and distill complex problems into digestible pieces of information • Personal drive and passion to not only continue growing yourself but also the Application Security Engineering practice • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security preferred • Standard industry certifications are preferred
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Why GuidePoint?GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 800 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 3,500 customers.
Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.
This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.Some added perks….
- Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
- 100% employer-paid medical premiums (employee only $0 deductible and HSA plans) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions
- 100% employer-paid dental premiums (employee only) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions
- 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
- Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
- Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
- Pet Benefit Option